Fire Drill at Greenwood

Great excitement last Friday at Greenwood when we had our school fire drill test! A big siren alerted the children that there was a 'fire'. Everyone then went single file out to the soccer field. While role call the sirens of the fire engines came down the Ladywood Road. Three fire engines arrived at the field. The firemen were dressed in their very heavy, hot looking suits. They answered all the questions the Greenwood learners had and even showed them how the hose sprays water as well as foam! Everyone then took off their shoes and socks and had a turn to walk through the foam! Thank you so much to the Plett Fire Department who came out to Greenwood!

Grade R class made wonderful face masks

Teachers social evening

Grade 6/7 making bird baths

Making bird baths for art - a messy job what with mixing the concrete and smoothing it out over the steel and newspaper frames!
What a lot of fun!!

Mom and Dad
Mom and dad, along life's path,
Your love has shone the way.
For the guidance you give me,
I'm thankful every day.
You've always been the best parents;
I'm so grateful you're both mine;
deep in my heart, you'll always be
My favourite Valentine.

Photograph of the Toddler class on Valentines Day!

Gr R commmunity project outing

On Thursday, 17th Robyn's class went on an outing to the Theodora Crèche in New Horizon as part of their community project. And, as a "lifting mom", I was lucky enough to come along, enjoy and return with an eyewitness report:

On arrival our kids seemed excited and a little nervous at the same time but were put at ease immediately by the very warm welcome of the kids & teacher at Theodora Crèche. They sang their good morning song which sounded very happy and lovely. Then it was our boys turn to act out the narration (by Robyn) of the 3 little pigs and the 2 big bad wolfs. It really went well and seemed to be enjoyed by all present. (I can't say for Stacy but I always get a little weepy at these occasions.) After the wolfs decided to go vegan it was the girls turn to recite a poem in Afrikaans where Zoë was truly shining when saying "Ek se klein". With the recital under the belt it was time for singing a few songs in various languages where the crèche's kids joined in as well and then it was back to school time. All in all it was a lovely, successful outing. Well done, Robyn, Eunice and the kids!

The pics were taken with an old cell phone camera. My apologies as I came poorly equipped. Article by Saskia Fermor

It was a lovely misty cool morning when we arrived at Plettenberg Bay primary for the regional athletics (Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, and Sedgefield). Ben, Challenge, Papi and Rowan were cheerful and excited to be representing Greenwood. Wesley the new sports coach was encouraging and great at keeping the four focused when it was time. Mrs. Solomon stopped by to give good wishes to everyone. It was a bit of a wait as the longer races were first. Then it was the Greenwood children’s turn. They managed to place in 4 out of the 5 races! It was amazing to see our children from Greenwood participating and doing so well and how much they encouraged each other.

by Michelle Dugmore